Propelled Brands Acquires Suite Management Franchising, LLC

Propelled Brands (FASTSIGNS) Acquires NerdsToGo

March 30, 2021

IT Services

FASTSIGNS International’s parent company has rebranded as Propelled Brands after acquiring NerdsToGo. The move brings the IT-services franchise into Propelled Brands’ portfolio as part of a strategy to expand and operate multiple service-oriented franchise brands and support franchisee growth.

Mark and Krishelle Magee Acquire and Convert Two Independent Salons to My Salon Suite in Utah

February 5, 2026

Retail

My Salon Suite announced the acquisition and conversion of two independent salons in South Jordan and Draper, Utah into My Salon Suite franchise locations. The salons are now owned and operated by local entrepreneurs Mark and Krishelle Magee, expanding the brand’s presence in Utah and bringing the state to three My Salon Suite locations.

Propelled Brands Acquires Camp Bow Wow

February 1, 2024

Restaurants & Hospitality

Propelled Brands, the multi-brand franchisor backed by Freeman Spogli and LightBay Capital, has acquired Camp Bow Wow, a leading dog day care and boarding franchise. The deal adds over 200 Camp Bow Wow locations to Propelled Brands' portfolio (bringing the combined portfolio to 1,300+ locations) and positions the brand for accelerated unit-level growth across North America.

LightBay Capital and Freeman Spogli Acquire FASTSIGNS International, Inc.

March 13, 2019

Marketing & Advertising

LightBay Capital and Freeman Spogli & Co., together with management, have acquired FASTSIGNS International, Inc., the leading signage and visual graphics franchisor headquartered in Carrollton, Texas. The investors intend to support FASTSIGNS' next phase of growth and expand its footprint across domestic and international markets; Ares Capital provided senior debt financing and Levine Leichtman Capital Partners completed the sale.

Premium Franchise Brands Acquires Intelligent Office

February 6, 2019

Professional Services

Atlanta-based franchisor Premium Franchise Brands acquired Intelligent Office, a virtual-office and executive suite franchisor, including its 59 North American locations. The deal expands PFB's portfolio of B2B service brands and gives franchisees access to Intelligent Office's reception, virtual assistant and turnkey office solutions.

Southfield Capital Partners with Franchise FastLane

May 11, 2022

Consulting

Southfield Capital has entered a strategic partnership with Franchise FastLane, an Omaha-based franchise sales organization, providing private equity capital to support the company's growth while founders Carey Gille and Ryan Zink remain involved (Gille as CEO, Zink as board advisor). The investment will fund expansion of FastLane's core franchise sales offering and new services for franchisors; Twin Brook Capital Partners provided debt financing and Boxwood Partners acted as exclusive financial advisor to Franchise FastLane.